Alright, the question everyone’s asking: is it really worth quitting everything to work with cryptocurrencies? I think the answer depends on too many personal variables to have a universal response, but I can share some points that seem crucial to me.

First of all, be realistic with yourself. If you don’t have a decent emergency fund, how do you plan to support yourself? “I’ll make money with trading” isn’t a plan, it’s a hope. And hopes don’t pay the bills.

Second: do you really know your strength? The most underrated skill in this space is mental resilience. If you can stare at charts for 12-14 hours a day without losing your mind, then you have a real advantage. For those with little capital, time is the only resource that matters. But where do you invest it? Content creation, trading, research, YouTube, newsletter, Twitter, Telegram, podcasts... the options are endless. The important thing is to choose the one you’re naturally good at.

Now, an uncomfortable question: have you ever actually earned money working with cryptocurrencies? Trading, airdrops, marketing, working in Web3? If the answer is no, why not try an internship first? Maybe at a crypto company, a VC, or helping a KOL you admire. They don’t pay well, but the experience you gain is priceless.

But here’s the real test: if you lost everything tomorrow, would you still be able to pay rent? Could you go back to your old job? If the answer is no, then you’re not ready. Not yet.

Another thing few openly say: do you know what it means to stay locked in the house all day, with dirty hair, staring at charts? I’m introverted and I’m fine with it, but 90% of my friends would go crazy. This life is lonely, and the “casino” of crypto never sleeps. Working independently isn’t for everyone, and the comfort of a structured routine has a value many underestimate.

Now, practical advice: if you’re young, have savings for a couple of years of expenses, and already have some network in the sector, then yes, try. But if your capital is tiny and your network nonexistent, then start differently.

Look for a job at a crypto company. You’ll have a fixed salary, and in your free time, you can build your projects. Yes, trading could triple your capital, but if you only have $1,000, even tripling it gives you $3,000. With an entry-level job, you earn that in a month. And honestly? If you were the type to turn $1,000 into a million with meme coins, you wouldn’t be reading this article.

One last point: your network is everything. If you don’t know anyone in this space, you don’t know which airdrops to follow, which tokens have potential, who to discuss strategies with. Build your community now.

In conclusion, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But if you’re young, have solid savings, a specific advantage, and a network in the crypto sector, then yes, try working with cryptocurrencies full-time. The only condition: even if you completely fail, you must be able to go back.